1909-11 T206 Hans Lobert
1909–11 T206 Hans Lobert
Cincinnati Reds · National League · 150-350 print series
The 1909–1911 T206 Hans Lobert is part of the legendary “White Border” tobacco set — The Monster. This card depicts Hans Lobert, a member of the historic Cincinnati Reds (National League), and was printed in the 150-350 series, known with 5 tobacco-brand backs. Across PSA and SGC, roughly 814 examples have been graded, with only 15 in NM 7 or better — a reminder of how tough this issue is in high grade.
About Hans Lobert
Born 1881 in Wilmington, DE (d. 1968), Hans Lobert was a right-handed third baseman who debuted in 1903 and played 14 major-league seasons. He batted .274 with 1,252 hits, 32 home runs, and 316 stolen bases in 1,317 games.
Confirmed backs (5)
Population (PSA · SGC)
| Grader | Total | NM 7+ | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 & Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 491 | 13 | 18 | 52 | 126 | 105 | 88 | 89 |
| SGC | 323 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 49 | 78 | 63 | 101 |
NM 7+ bundles grades 7–10; 1 & Auth bundles grade 1, 1.5 & Authentic. Totals are subject-level (summed across all backs). Population as of 2026-06.
PSA by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| Piedmont 1909 | 107 |
| Piedmont | 100 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 68 |
| Sweet Caporal | 60 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 32 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 26 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 14 |
| El Principe de Gales | 9 |
| Old Mill | 3 |
| Unknown back | 72 |
SGC by back
| Back | Graded |
|---|---|
| El Principe de Gales 1909-11 | 11 |
| Old Mill 1909-11 | 8 |
| Piedmont 1909 | 152 |
| Piedmont 1910 | 38 |
| Sovereign 1909 | 14 |
| Sweet Caporal 1909 | 73 |
| Sweet Caporal 1910 | 27 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1909-11 T206 Hans Lobert card?
The Hans Lobert is one of 524 subjects in the T206 "White Border" tobacco set issued 1909-1911, the hobby's most iconic vintage set (nicknamed "The Monster"). It pictures the Cincinnati Reds player and was inserted in cigarette packs across 5 different tobacco-brand backs.
How rare is this T206 card?
Across PSA and SGC, roughly 814 examples of the Hans Lobert have been graded, with only 15 grading NM 7 or higher, so mid-grade copies are obtainable while high-grade examples are genuinely scarce.
Which backs does the T206 Hans Lobert come with?
The Hans Lobert is confirmed with 5 tobacco-brand backs: El Principe de Gales, Old Mill, Piedmont, Sovereign, Sweet Caporal. The back brand is a major driver of both scarcity and value.
Is the T206 Hans Lobert valuable?
Value depends heavily on the back brand and the card's grade: common backs in low grade trade modestly, while scarce backs and high grades command strong premiums. Check the current T206 Cards listings and eBay options above for live pricing.